Third Quarter

Learning Targets
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.9 Compare and contrast texts in different
forms or genres (e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy
stories) in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.6.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text
and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary
of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.1 Write arguments to support claims with
clear reasons and relevant evidence.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to
produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with
others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a
minimum of three pages in a single sitting.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.2 Interpret information presented in diverse
media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain
how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.3 Use knowledge of language and its
conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.2a Introduce a topic; organize ideas,
concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition,
classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include
formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and
multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.2b Develop the topic with relevant facts,
definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and
examples.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.7 Conduct short research projects to answer
a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry
when appropriate.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.9a Apply grade 6 Reading standards to
literature (e.g., Compare and contrast texts in different forms or
genres [e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories]

in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics).